The recent ruling by the Supreme Court overturned the order of the Odisha High Court stating that imposing a condition for a politician to refrain from participating in political activities in exchange for bail would infringe upon fundamental rights.
The word bail has been coined from the French word ‘bailer‘, which means to deliver or give.
Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty to every individual
Types of bail |
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Regular bail |
It is basically the release of an accused from custody to ensure his presence at the trial. |
Interim bail |
It is granted as a temporary means for a short period of time, either during the time of pendency of an application or when the application of anticipatory or regular bail is pending before the court. |
Anticipatory bail |
It is a type of bail which is given to someone who is in anticipation of getting arrested for a non-bailable offence by the police. |
Bailable offence |
Non-bailable offence |
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